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February 6, 1997 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Walters Ready Mix Inc · Struck by powered moving object

BOOMTRUCK WAS BEING USED TO PUSH SHORT CONVEYOR IN PLACE. VICTIM WAS DIRECTING AND WS NEXT TO CONVEYOR. PULLED LEVER TO PULL BOOM BACK, SIDE PRESSURE ON BOOM CAUSED IT TO SWING OVER AND HIT VICTIM BREAKING RIB.

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